Dr. Neil Salesky is proud to be named one of Connecticut Magazines top dentists. Out of over 3,000 dental professionals, the list features 411 of the states best dentists across seven specialties, as chosen by their peers.
The list of top dentists was featured in the July 2020 issue of Connecticut Magazine, and the results came from their annual poll of dental professionals. The magazine reached out to all of Connecticuts licensed dentists, sending them a questionnaire that asked them to name the dentists they would receive treatment from themselves, and who they would recommend to their own family members. The dentists were allowed to nominate their peers from the fields most prominent specialties, including general dentistry, endodontics, oral surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, and prosthodontics.
Dr. Neil Saleskys dedication to his craft, his patients, and his community is what really makes him stand out among his peers. At Southington Dentistry, he has made sure that the comfort and safety of his patients are at the top of the priority list. In fact, he specializes in treating those with dental phobia, making them comfortable enough to forget their bad experiences or fear of the dentists chair. Theres nothing he likes more than hearing a patient who was nervous at first say, That wasnt so bad! after their treatment.
Outside of the office, Dr. Salesky keeps himself busy by giving his time to others. On more than one occasion, he has been a part of mission trips to South America, where he has provided treatment to indiginous patients who are otherwise unable to access dental care. He also mentors UConn dental students, providing guidance for the next generation of dentists. In addition to his commitment to people, hes also a lover of animals. Because of this, he donates 10% of his dental hygiene profits to local animal rescue groups.
Dr. Salesky and the rest of the Southington Dentistry team have truly gone above and beyond this year, as dentists everywhere have had to jump to make changes to fight the COVID-19 virus. For the health of our patients, we have remained at the forefront of sanitation practices, ready to do whatever it takes to provide the dental treatment our community deserves, so they can get the care they need, safely.
In a continued effort to keep our environment clean and virus-free, we have installed state-of-the-art air purification and aerosol removal systems at our Plantsville office. The combination of these systems purify and re-energize the air six times an hour. This sophisticated technology traps and removes 99.998% of particles at a size of 0.1 microns. For some context, the virus that causes COVID-19 is about 0.12 microns, making it large enough to be filtered out by our purifying systems.
For us, investing in the latest technology is an investment in our patients, so when they visit Southington Dentistry, they can do so without worry, like a breath of fresh air. Thats just one of the things that makes Dr. Salesky a Top Dentist.
Its a new instrument that can be used as an alternative to the drill in many procedures. A microscopically fine powder is carried to the tooth by a stream of air, gently spraying away decay. In a simple sense, you could say it works like a precise miniature sandblaster.
Thanks to its precision and gentleness, the air abrasion unit allows us to treat decay at an earlier stage without as much removal of healthy tooth material, thereby helping to preserve the strength of the tooth. Teeth treated this way may be less likely to require crowns in the future. Smaller fillings are less susceptible to wear and may last longer.
The air abrasion system creates a cavity surface that is so ideal for use with tooth-colored (composite) fillings, we can place those fillings faster than ever before. In some instances, using the air abrasion unit actually allows us to complete your treatment in fewer visits.
The aspect of the air abrasion that many patients appreciate most is its comfort. The system greatly reduces heat and vibration, two sources of discomfort traditionally associated with fillings. Thats why this system is often used without nesthetics. This also enhances our ability to treat patients who are pregnant or medically compromised. With air abrasion, we can often treat children without the two things they fear most- the needle and the drill. But since for some people air abrasion may involve minor discomfort, it would be inaccurate to call it painless. filling.
Absolutely. The tiny particles we use are alpha alumina, a pure biocompatible substance long used in medicine and food. In fact, it is a prime ingredient in several popular whitening toothpastes. Only a tiny amount of this microscopically fine powder is actually used in each procedure and most of it is immediately removed by our evacuation system. Scientific tests show that patients would have to undergo about 28 typical 20-30 second air abrasion procedures in order to inhale enough alpha alumina to equal the weight of one grain of table salt. The amount inhaled in a single procedure is about 1000 times less that then limit established by the Occupational Safety and Heath Administration.
Not necessarily. Thought the air abrasion procedure will dramatically reduce our overall reliance on the drill, it is not appropriate for every part of every procedure. For example, we will continue to use the drill to remove silver (amalgam) fillings and do crown preparations. Please ask us about the role the air abrasion might play in your treatment.
Dr. Salesky is a graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine and is well trained in the latest dental techniques and technology including cosmetic dentistry, one visit root canals, and embraces drill-less dentistry in which many cavities can be filled without an injection. Dr. Salesky is also trained in Sedation Dentistry where you can have dentistry done comfortably and wake up to a more beautiful and healthy smile. He is also well skilled in dental implants, tooth whitening, nitrous oxide analgesia, cosmetic dentures, extractions, and other modern procedures and dental practices.
Dr. Salesky is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Academy of General Dentistry, Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, and the Connecticut State Dental Society, having received awards from these societies for his proficiency in dentistry. He is also recognized as one of Connecticut Magazines Top Dentists. He takes approximately 3-4 days of continuing education a month and has received his Masters Academy of General Dentistry degree (MAGD)- a continuing education degree in which less that one percent of general dentists participates.
Besides being an extremely qualified dentist, he has an excellent and caring chair side manner. I am sure you will be very comfortable with him and his staff. He is married, lives locally, has three wonderful daughters, and is the proud owner of three adopted greyhounds. He also has many hobbies and interests including metal sculpting, canine rescue, running, racquetball and biking.
Dr. Michael Reisman is a 1977 graduate of Georgetown University School of Dentistry, and completed a Family Practice Residency Program at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. He has been practicing dentistry in the town of Southington for twenty-seven years. Michael Reisman is a member of the American Dental Association, The Academy of General Dentistry, The Connecticut State Dental Association, and is the past president of the Dental Society of Greater Southington. He stays abreast of current dental techniques by attending numerous continuing education courses. He is also known for his exceptionally caring and gentle manner. Dr. Reisman resides in Southington with his wife, Susan and they have had 4 lovely children. He is an active member of the Kiwanis club and enjoys fishing, dancing and following the Red Sox.
Dr. Yang is a general dentist from Montreal, Canada. He obtained his DMD degree from McGill University and pursued further training at the University of Connecticut in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency. He has been providing high quality dental care to patients of all ages and backgrounds in the greater Hartford area. Dr. Yang distinguishes himself as a gentle and caring provider who offers personalized dental care.
Dr. Yang is a member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Connecticut State Dental Association, Hartford Dental Society, and an associate member of American Association of Endodontists.
In 2014, Dr. Yang participated in a dental humanitarian mission in Yucatan, Mexico, where he provided restorative and surgical dental care to patients of all ages with a team of specialists, general dentists and students.
In addition to English, Dr. Yang is fluent in French and Mandarin Chinese. In his free time, he enjoys traveling and exercising with his wife. He also participates in Toastmasters International meetings and plays soccer in his spare time.
Southington Dentistry is pleased to introduce an extremely gifted dentist, Dr. Shraddha Marshall. She is a caring, compassionate dentist who values each individuals needs and goes above and beyond to help her patients. Dr. Marshall has received her prestigious Diplomate status from the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and has even taught dentistry as a professor at UConn School of Dental Medicine. She is experienced in all areas of General Dentistry, which includes restorative dentistry (fillings, crown and bridge), root canal therapy, cosmetic dentistry, simple and surgical extractions including wisdom teeth, surgical placement of implants with all types of implant dentistry and nitrous oxide sedation.
Among her many talents, Dr. Marshall is fluent in seven languages, English being only one of them. Shes also is a trained classical dancer, loves swimming and biking, but most of all, loves spending time with her family and lovely daughter. Dr. Marshall graduated from Rajiv Gandhi University, India, with a degree in Dentistry. She has completed the Advanced Education General Dentistry (AEGD) program at the University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, and a General Practice Residency program (GPR) at St Marys Hospital, Waterbury,CT. She also has her masters degree in Health Care Administration from the University of New Haven, West Haven, CT. She has worked at the University of Connecticut, School of Dental Medicine as an Associate Professor for 5 years while also simultaneously working as a clinician.
Dr. Cho is a highly competent and compassionate general dentist who obtained his DDS degree at the prestigious New York University College of Dentistry. His top priorities are patients comfort and providing easy and pain-free dental procedures. Born in Korea, raised in France and studied in United States, Dr. Cho has a multicultural background. With this unique training, Dr. Cho enjoys bonding with his patients and decreasing their dental anxiety. As a member of American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry and Advanced Implant Center, Dr. Cho takes a tremendous amount of continuing education to provide excellence in various procedures such as root canals, oral surgery, dental implants, dental crowns and cosmetic dentistry. He attends Connecticut Mission of Mercy Free Dental Clinic annually to serve the community. During his free time, he plays golf and enjoys cooking for his friends and family.
Dr. Reza, originally from California, received his Bachelors degree at the University of California Berkeley and his Dental degree at the prestigious New York University College of Dentistry in Manhattan. He moved to Connecticut in 2018 to enjoy a calmer, rural life after many years in the city. Dr. Reza excels in providing his patients with a comfortable, pain-free experience and calming those with dental anxiety. He is also amazing at doing complex root canal treatment. He has been practicing dentistry for over 6 years and takes much continuing education to provide his patients with the best care. He is an active member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and Connecticut State Dental Association. His professional interests emphasize oral surgery, endodontics, and esthetic dentistry. In his free time, he enjoys exercising, hiking with his dog and painting.
Our staff takes exceptional pride in our ability to make patients feel comfortable and relaxed, even those most fearful of the dentist. Our goal is to provide a friendly, positive attitude to our patients, their families and the entire community regarding dental health and treatment. As our communitys local dentist near Wolcott, Plantsville, Southington and Bristol, we appreciate every patient that becomes part of our close-knit community.
